When and where will the meeting take place?
The first meeting of the trilateral working group consisting of Russia, the United States, and Ukraine will be held on January 23 in Abu Dhabi. The talks will focus on security issues and aim to explore ways to stabilize the situation surrounding Ukraine.
Who announced the negotiations?
The upcoming talks were announced by Russian Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov during a morning phone briefing. His statement followed closed-door discussions in the Kremlin between Russian President Vladimir Putin and representatives of Donald Trump.
What is the composition of the Russian delegation?
According to Yuri Ushakov, the Russian delegation has already been fully formed and will depart for the United Arab Emirates in the coming hours. The delegation includes senior representatives of the Russian Ministry of Defense and is headed by Admiral Igor Kostyukov, Chief of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces.
Who represented the United States at the Kremlin meeting?
The closed meeting held overnight on January 23 at the Kremlin included U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, senior White House adviser Josh Gruenbaum, and Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of former U.S. President Donald Trump.
What is Jared Kushner’s current role?
Although Jared Kushner does not currently hold an official position in the U.S. administration, he remains a close associate of Donald Trump and continues to play an active role in diplomatic and political initiatives. His influence within White House decision-making processes remains significant.
Who is Josh Gruenbaum?
Josh Gruenbaum serves as Commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service within the U.S. General Services Administration. He was recently appointed as a senior adviser to the “Peace Council,” an initiative launched by Donald Trump, and participated in these negotiations for the first time.
Who participated from the Russian side?
Representing Russia at the meeting were President Vladimir Putin, his aide Yuri Ushakov, and Kirill Dmitriev, Chief Executive Officer of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and Special Presidential Envoy.
In what atmosphere were the talks held?
As noted by Yuri Ushakov, the negotiations lasted more than four hours and were conducted in an open and trust-based atmosphere. The parties engaged in in-depth discussions and maintained a constructive dialogue throughout.
What additional contacts were discussed?
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner also shared their impressions from recent international engagements, including meetings held in Davos and Donald Trump’s discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
What other meetings are planned in Abu Dhabi?
In addition to the trilateral talks, a bilateral Russia–U.S. meeting focused on economic issues is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi. The meeting will be attended by Steve Witkoff on behalf of the United States and Kirill Dmitriev on behalf of Russia.